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Chicken Apple Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Chicken Apple Salad Lettuce Wraps are a crisp and refreshing meal option, featuring tender cooked chicken combined with sweet apples, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and tart dried cranberries, all brought together with a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. Wrapped in fresh, crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves, this dish is perfect as a healthy, low-carb main course or snack that is quick to assemble and full of vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 large apple, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Dressing

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Serve

  • 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Mix: In a large bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, diced apple, diced celery, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Salad and Dressing: Fold the creamy dressing into the chicken and fruit mixture gently, making sure every piece is coated evenly without breaking up the chicken.
  4. Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the prepared chicken apple salad mixture evenly into the center of each large lettuce leaf, creating neat portions for serving.
  5. Serve or Chill: Serve the wraps immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld before serving cold.

Notes

  • Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to bring out their flavor before adding.
  • Substitute dried cranberries with fresh or halved grapes to make a sweeter variation of the salad.
  • Keep the filling refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://justsosweet.com/chicken-apple-salad-lettuce-wraps-recipe/